Job Description

Level: Experienced
Job Location: LynchVan Otterloo YMCA - Marblehead, MA 01945
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Evenings/WeekendsMarblehead YMCA
Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday | Closing Shifts
Are you ready to turn your passion for aquatics into a full-time career while making a meaningful impact in your community?
If you’re a certified Swim Instructor or Lifeguard looking to grow professionally and take the next step in your aquatics career, the Marblehead YMCA has an exciting opportunity for you!
Join our Aquatics Team and play a vital role in promoting water safety, teaching lifesaving swim skills, and delivering high-quality aquatic programs for individuals and families of all ages. In this dynamic, full-time role, you’ll provide lifeguard coverage, lead private and group swim lessons, and help create a safe, welcoming environment during our afternoon and evening operations.
💧 What You’ll Do
- Provide lifeguard coverage to ensure a safe aquatic environment
- Lead engaging private and group swim lessons using the YMCA’s nationally recognized curriculum
- Support aquatic programming for infants, youth, teens, and adults
- Assess participant skill levels and adapt instruction to support individual progress
- Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming pool environment during closing shifts
- Build positive relationships with members and families while promoting water safety and confidence
✅ We’re Looking For Someone Who Has:
- Current Swim Instructor and/or Lifeguard certification (or ability to obtain)
- Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills
- A passion for teaching and helping others succeed
- Experience working with diverse age groups in instructional or educational settings
- The ability to adapt instruction to different learning styles and abilities
- A commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and positive aquatic environment
🌟 Why Work at the YMCA?
We offer a supportive, mission-driven workplace where you can grow your career while making a difference every day.
Full-Time Benefits Include:
- Paid training and ongoing professional development
- Advancement opportunities across our seven YMCA locations
- Free YMCA membership & employee program discounts
- Health and dental insurance
- 2 weeks paid vacation plus generous sick and personal time
- 12% YMCA retirement contribution (once vested — no employee match required)
- Employer-funded life insurance
💙 Make a splash with a career that matters.
Apply today and help the Marblehead community thrive through the power of water safety and education!

Qualifications
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
- Aquatics certifications are preferred but not required, training may be provided
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Must be able to obtain the Lifeguard Instructor certification and Swim Instructor certifications within 90 days.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
- Must be physically and mentally capable of demonstrating the skills required for certifications
- Must be able to be exposed to chlorine and other pool chemicals
- Must be able to be exposed to pool water for up to 20 hours per week
- Physically and mentally acts appropriately and immediately to unexpected circumstances
The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, veteran's status, or sexual orientation.